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B-36 Peacemaker vs Il-28 Beagle

B-36 Peacemaker vs Il-28 Beagle at a glance — top speed 673 vs 900 km/h, range 16,093 vs 2,180 km, max takeoff weight 185,973 vs 21,000 kg, built 384 vs 6,635 units.

Convair B-36 Peacemaker bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-36 Peacemaker
Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Specifications
B-36 Peacemaker Il-28 Beagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Convair Ilyushin
First flight 8 August 1946 8 June 1948
Year introduced 1949 1950
Number produced 384 units 6635 units
Average unit price $10 million $2 million
Wing area 443.5 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 70.0 m 21.5 m
Height 14.3 m 6.7 m
Length 49.4 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 673 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 16,093 km 2,180 km
Service ceiling 13,289 m 12,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 185,973 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 75,530 kg 11,890 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-36 Peacemaker or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the B-36 Peacemaker's 673 km/h, a difference of 227 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-36 Peacemaker or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a longer range at 16,093 km compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 2,180 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-36 Peacemaker or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher service ceiling at 13,289 meters (43,599 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-36 Peacemaker or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-36 Peacemaker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,973 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the B-36 Peacemaker or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-36 Peacemaker is longer at 49.4 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the B-36 Peacemaker or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-36 Peacemaker is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the B-36 Peacemaker or Il-28 Beagle?
The B-36 Peacemaker entered service first in 1949, 1 years before the Il-28 Beagle which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-36 Peacemaker or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 384 units of the B-36 Peacemaker.